Bass trombonist John Wasson leads a 17 piece big band through a collection of his originals mixed some covers on this satisfying and bold album. The unit swings like Basie, with some hot solos by trumpeter Pete Clgett and tenor saxist Jeff Robbins on “Heat-Seeker” , with the brass shining brightly on “Senor Salsa”. The trio of trombonists David Butler, Paul Birk and Tony Baker slide through a snappy read of Charlie Parker’s “Blues For Alice” with bold strokes supporting Bruce Bohnstengel’s alto sax on a bright take of “Maria” The horns sound like the Famous Flames for “Funk City” featuring Noel Johnston’s rocking guitar, and the horns team up to form the Rat Pack on the B-movie special “The Detective Chronicles”. Rich and colorful paint brushes fill the canvas.